“I have been coached by Julie Kelly for the last two years.  She has coached me to two WEMBO World Solo 24 Hour Championship podium finishes and countless other 24 Hour Solo mountain bike race wins. Julie has great attention to detail with everything involved in endurance mountain bike racing including training, recovery, and race day preparation. Hands down the best coach I have worked with in 14 years of endurance racing.” 

Andrew Bovard

“I was fortunate enough to work with Julie while acting as her high-performance racing coach over the span of a very successful 9yr period. I retired after a 15yr coaching career, and I immediately asked Julie to think about taking up the reins and guiding future athletes. I’m so happy Julie is taking on this role, I can’t think of a better person to do it.”

Shaun Taylor

“I have been riding and racing for about 25 years but had never work with a coach before. In my first year of working with Coach Julie I have seen vast improvements in my riding and results. At 54 years old I started to see new PR’s within the first 2 weeks of working with Julie! Being coached isn’t just for young athletes who are aiming for the podium. Julie’s structure and focus on my goals have increased my FTP and my endurance. It takes dedication to do the work and it isn’t easy but if you follow Coaches program you will see results!”

Craig Ball

“I’ve been working with Acceleration Coaching for 9 months now and have noticed a substantial improvement in my fitness and race preparedness.  Julie has brought structure and consistency to my training but also enough variety to keep things interesting.  My training schedules are flexible to fit around a busy life but Julie is also there to give you that extra push of motivation when you need it.  I’m excited to see what I can achieve in the future working with Acceleration Coaching!”

Chris Maier

“I teamed up with Julie after a 5 year hiatus from racing. Julie’s coaching gave me an accelerated boost to regain confidence in a short timeframe for a 6 day mtb bike stage race. Her check-ins and analysis were critical in staying the course throughout this process, and her wealth of knowledge goes well beyond the bike, training and nutrition. Mindset work and her attention to detail set me up for a successful season, a double stage race win, and with zero mechanicals, crashes or bonking during race days. What Julie did that I am most grateful for was her ability to tap into my innate race abilities. Knowing I gave my best felt extremely rewarding. That is a gift.”

Jill Cody

“When I was invited to join a 24-hour adventure racing team, I felt excitement mingled with doubt about my ability to complete the race. This challenge was unlike any I had faced before with its extended duration and multiple disciplines. I reached out to Julie for support, and she quickly offered a wealth of ideas to guide my training. Each week we crafted a manageable plan that fit my schedule and pushed me enough to build my fitness at a sustainable rate.  Because I’m not a fan of resting, her daily check in helped ensure I took rest days when needed to avoid overtraining and excess fatigue. Julie also provided both physical and mental strategies to overcome challenges as they arose and shared helpful podcasts and articles. I felt empowered and prepared. Ultimately, the race became one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you, Julie, for your incredible coaching!”

Shauna Bygrave

“I worked with Julie in preparation for a recent road biking trip to the Italian Dolomites, and I couldn’t have asked for a better coach. Julie was great at keeping me accountable, ensuring that I stayed on track with my training, and she had a knack for identifying what I needed to focus on next.  Thanks to her expert guidance, I felt well prepared for my trip.  I made some real gains working with Julie, and can recommend her without reservation to anyone wanting to take their cycling to the next level.”

Dave Morris